Optional Standards of Accreditation for CACs

Three National Optional Standards of Accreditation for Children’s Advocacy Centers were launched in 2023. If you are a new or existing Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) seeking accreditation or reaccreditation and you are considering meeting one or more of the Optional Standards, you can prepare using the resource pages below. They are designed to assist you in gaining knowledge and a solid foundation on commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), child abuse prevention, and physical abuse as you pursue meeting the Optional Standards.